The following side effects may get better over time as your body gets used to the medication. Let your healthcare provider know immediately if you continue to experience these symptoms or if they worsen over time.
Common Side Effects
- Stinging
- Burning
- Eye redness
Less Common Side Effects
- Severe allergic reaction of the eye (usually happens right away)
- Allergic skin reaction of the fingertips (if the medication touches your fingers)
Proparacaine serious side effects
Contact your healthcare provider immediately if you experience any of the following.
- Eye problems: eye pain, redness, swelling, or cloudiness that doesn't go away
Source: DailyMed
The following Proparacaine side effects have also been reported
Along with its needed effects, a medicine may cause some unwanted effects. Although not all of these side effects may occur, if they do occur they may need medical attention.
Check with your doctor or nurse immediately if any of the following side effects occur:
Rare
Blurred vision
redness of the clear part of the eye
sensitivity to light
severe stinging in the eye
tearing
throbbing eye pain
Incidence not known
Bloody eye
burning, stinging, itching, redness, or irritation of the eye
change in vision
Some side effects may occur that usually do not need medical attention. These side effects may go away during treatment as your body adjusts to the medicine. Also, your health care professional may be able to tell you about ways to prevent or reduce some of these side effects. Check with your health care professional if any of the following side effects continue or are bothersome or if you have any questions about them:
Some side effects may occur that usually do not need medical attention. These side effects may go away during treatment as your body adjusts to the medicine. Also, your health care professional may be able to tell you about ways to prevent or reduce some of these side effects. Check with your health care professional if any of the following side effects continue or are bothersome or if you have any questions about them:
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